Just a quick word to say that you may not want to be in central London on 17th April unless you're specifically interested in seeing the Thatcher funeral - much of the area may well be on lockdown and there's a faint possibility of terrorism/rioting by people who want to demonstrate their negative feelings about her.
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Boston
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Besides St. Paul's being closed on Tuesday the 16th, do you think most other places, like Westminster Abbey, will be open for visiting on the 16th?
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Northamptonshire, England
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Andrea, The message by Philip correctly said the 17th, that's the day of the funeral. You asked about the 16th which is the day before. Philip may disagree but I see no reasons to think anything will be closed on the 16th - unless you have other information which states that. Is there something else we should be aware of?
Posted by
Boston
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I wan't sure how much fanfare to expect on Tuesday with Mrs. Thatcher being moved to Westminster Hall.
The St. Paul's website indicates they will be closed all day on the 16th.
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Troy, Oh, USA
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Keith said....In the end, of course, a proper send off for our political saviour matters more than a bit of disruption for the rest of us. @Keith, I completely agree with you.
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Oxford, United Kingdom
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TfL latest: On Wednesday April 17 a number of roads will be closed and some bus services will be diverted, Transport for London (TfL) said. Blackfriars and Westminster bridges will be closed and some Barclays Cycle Hire docking stations will be suspended. But all Tube, London Overground and Docklands Light Railway services will run normally. The bus diversions will begin from 6am and the road closures from around 7am. Among roads that will be closed will be The Strand, Fleet Street, Ludgate Hill, Whitehall, Kingsway and The Mall. TfL said today: "The funeral is ceremonial and will include road closures and bus diversions in parts of central London. "TfL is working with the Government, Metropolitan Police, Westminster Council and other agencies to ensure people travelling to and from the area can do so quickly and safely and to minimise disruption caused by road closures and diversions. "Whether travelling for the funeral or for other journeys to central London people are advised to check the TfL website to plan their route and for updates on service changes that may affect their journeys."